Business Details
23 Years
experience
Handcrafted All-Natural Wines from Emerine Estates Winery
Emerine Estates Winery represents five generations of dedicated winemaking tradition, rooted in a legacy that began in 1917. Our commitment to natural, artisanal methods ensures every bottle reflects the purity of hand-picked, estate-grown fruits and grapes cultivated in Ohio's fertile soils. We specialize in crafting distinctive wines without machinery, chemicals, or artificial additives, allowing nature to define each vintage's character. Our portfolio includes dry, sweet, and experimental wines aged in bourbon barrels, French oak, and innovative soil growth pods. With 40 years of hands-on expertise, we blend heritage techniques with modern creativity to produce award-winning varietals like our SGP Pinot Noir and Cotton Candy Wine.Our tasting room and restaurant offer immersive experiences where guests can sample our full-bodied reds, crisp whites, and dessert wines. We maintain rigorous quality control through small-batch production, ensuring every bottle meets our exacting standards. As a family-owned business established in 2003, we take pride in creating wines that defy conventional boundaries while honoring time-tested traditions. Our Wineshake dessert wine innovation and hand-crafted beer collection demonstrate our ongoing commitment to beverage innovation. From vine to bottle, our process preserves the authentic flavors that have made Emerine Estates a regional landmark for wine enthusiasts.
Services
Wine Tasting
Bottled Wines
Wineshake Desserts
Catering Services
Wine Tours
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Five generations of winemaking heritage dating to 1917
- 40 years of hands-on Ohio viticulture expertise
- Chemical-free natural fermentation process preserves authentic flavors
- Innovative SGP greenhouse wine aging techniques
- Family-owned operation maintaining small-batch quality control
Services
Wine Tasting
Experience our full range of handcrafted wines through guided tastings featuring dry, sweet, and experimental varietals. Our Jefferson location offers curated flights showcasing bourbon barrel-aged Chambourcin, SGP Pinot Noir, and limited-edition releases. Tasting sessions include educational insights about our natural fermentation process and greenhouse viticulture techniques developed over five generations.
Bottled Wines
Purchase premium estate-bottled wines available in 375ml and 750ml formats. Our collection includes award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, and innovative dessert wines like Cotton Candy and Caramel Apple. All wines undergo natural aging without artificial additives, preserving the authentic terroir of Ohio's Lake Erie region through traditional and experimental methods.
Wineshake Desserts
Enjoy our signature Wineshake frozen dessert wine made from fermented whole cream blended with estate fruits. Available in eight flavors including Blackberry, Coconut, and Peach, this 7.5% ABV treat combines wine and dessert in one serving. Available by the 16oz glass or takeout pints for special occasions and home enjoyment.
Catering Services
Elevate your event with custom wine pairings and catering featuring our signature dishes. Our culinary team creates menus using local ingredients that complement our wine collection, from bourbon barrel-aged reds to fruit-forward dessert wines. Services include on-site tastings, bottle service, and specialty Wineshake dessert presentations for weddings and corporate events.
Wine Tours
Explore our greenhouse vineyards and production facilities through guided tours explaining our natural winemaking process. Learn about soil growth pod aging techniques, manual harvesting practices, and historical family methods dating to 1917. Tours include behind-the-scenes access to fermentation cellars and barrel-aging rooms with opportunities to sample experimental vintages.
People
Jason R. Emerine
CEO/Owner
Fifth-generation winemaker Jason R. Emerine leads Emerine Estates Winery with 40 years of viticulture expertise. He combines ancestral techniques with modern innovations like SGP greenhouse aging while maintaining chemical-free production standards established in 1917. Jason oversees all aspects of winemaking and business operations.
Questions
What makes Emerine Estates wines unique?
Our wines use natural fermentation without chemicals or machinery, combining five generations of tradition with innovations like greenhouse viticulture and SGP aging pods.
Do you offer wine tastings?
Yes, our Jefferson tasting room provides guided tastings featuring seasonal flights of dry, sweet, and experimental wines, including limited-edition releases.
Are outside foods permitted on premises?
No, we enforce a no-outside-food policy to maintain quality standards and complement our wine pairings with house-prepared menu items.
Can I purchase wines online?
Order through our website for pickup or call (330) 717-5419 for shipping arrangements. Most orders ship within 72 hours with available delivery options.
Do you host special events?
Our venue accommodates weddings and private events with custom catering, wine pairings, and access to our vineyards and production facilities.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for all wine purchases, catering services, and event bookings at our Jefferson location.
